Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. talks to missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who will be assigned to the Philippines during the envoy’s recent visit to the Missionary Training Center in Salt Lake City. During his visit, Ambassador Cuisia also met with church officials where he discussed recent developments in the Philippines. (Photo by Reginald Bernabe)

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. poses with missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who will be assigned to the Philippines during the envoy’s recent visit to the Missionary Training Center in Salt Lake City. During his visit, Ambassador Cuisia also met with church officials where he discussed recent developments in the Philippines. Also in photo are Mrs. Victoria Cuisia and Vice Consul Reginald Bernabe of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco.

UTAH FORUM.

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. interacts with students at the Brigham Young University in Utah after delivering a lecture on “The Philippines: Forging a Future of Peace and Prosperity” as part of the university’s Ambassadorial Lecture Series Program on 4 October 2012. Ambassador Cuisia also spoke before students of the University of Utah on “The Philippines: Charting the Course to Growth and Security.” (Photo by Reginald Bernabe)

FILCOM MEETING.

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. shares with members of the Filipino-American Community in Utah the latest developments in the Philippines during his recent visit to Salt Lake City. In his remarks, Ambassador Cuisia extolled the members of the community to be united and be part of the electoral process by exercising their right to vote not only in the United States but also in the Philippines. He also called on the younger generations of Filipino-Americans to take a more active role in the community as they prepare to take on the mantle leadership from the elder generation. (Photo by Reginald Bernabe)

COURTESY CALL.

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. and Utah Lt. Governor Gregory Bell with Mrs. Victoria Cuisia and Vice Consul Reginald Bernabe during a courtesy call at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. In his call on Lieutenant Governor Bell, Ambassador Cuisia discussed the relations of the Philippines with the United States and Utah and the current positive developments taking place in the Philippines.

UTAH BUSINESS BRIEFING.

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. briefs members of the Utah business community on the positive developments taking place in the Philippines during a luncheon hosted by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, the State of Utah International Trade and Diplomacy Office and the World Trade Center of Utah during the envoy’s recent visit to Salt Lake City. In his remarks, Ambassador Cuisia discussed the gains of the Aquino Administration in improving the business and investment climate in the Philippines. (Photo by Reginald Bernabe)

VETERANS ISSUES.

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. poses with members of the Filipino-American Veterans and Families of America Nevada Chapter during his visit to Las Vegas on 14 October 2012. Ambassador Cuisia assured Filipino veterans that the Philippine Embassy continues to bring to the attention of United States authorities the plight of a number of World War II veterans who continue to be denied the benefits that are due them.